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Barack Obama

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10. He Has The Forum And The Audience - Both At The Studio And At Home - Instead Of Talking At Jay....

Reply to MADem (Reply #9)

Wed Aug 7, 2013, 12:24 AM

Aug 2013

he should look right into the camera and say to the people that they should be on their elected officials in Washington and demand from the Congress that they should move on infrastructure and jobs.

This was the perfect opportunity for him to use that bully pulpit. He's missed an opportunity.

He should have said something like - the Congress (Repugs) are making this a vendetta about me - and this is not about me - it's about you. Demand from them that they serve you and stop the shenanigans.

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********HEADS UP BOG--POTUS is about to come on the JAY LENO SHOW.******** [View all] MADem Aug 2013 OP

He is apparently the ONLY guest on the show this evening. nt MADem Aug 2013 #1

Tuning in now. Just Saying Aug 2013 #2

Talking about NSA right now. Leno was lucky--this was a good "get." nt MADem Aug 2013 #3

Reducing reliance on contractors...! MADem Aug 2013 #4

thanks MADem grantcart Aug 2013 #5

Interesting comments about the Olympics--he basically said they had better not try anything. MADem Aug 2013 #6

Thank you MADem! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #7

He's answering every question, and with good detail, too. MADem Aug 2013 #8

The economy--wages and salaries; opportunities, and the income gap. MADem Aug 2013 #9

He Has The Forum And The Audience - Both At The Studio And At Home - Instead Of Talking At Jay.... global1 Aug 2013 #10

Are you watching the same interview I am watching? This is SUPERB. It's a conversation, MADem Aug 2013 #11

Seconded Rstrstx Aug 2013 #14

No, he does not need a bully pulpit. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #15

Look - I Am A Big Fan Of This President Too.... global1 Aug 2013 #28

Wrong venue for that kind of approach. Look, if it gets bad enough, MADem Aug 2013 #30

If he were going to talk directly to people treestar Aug 2013 #35

PBO did an excellent job being himself and speaking Cha Aug 2013 #21

Was an excellent interview. I think he spoke on the NSA program with authority and honesty millennialmax Aug 2013 #12

I thought it was a great conversation, and I agree with your take re: his NSA remarks. nt MADem Aug 2013 #13

that's right, MADem! Cha Aug 2013 #16

For anyone who missed it, here's a link to clips... MADem Aug 2013 #18

thanks MAD! I don't a tv. :) Cha Aug 2013 #22

Does Pete Souza ever sleep? sheshe2 Aug 2013 #20

LOL, she.. Pete Souza sleeps when Cha Aug 2013 #25

I missed some of it... sheshe2 Aug 2013 #17

Linkage! MADem Aug 2013 #19

Thank you MADem... sheshe2 Aug 2013 #23

I come here a lot, I just don't post much!!! MADem Aug 2013 #24

Well it's damn good to see you! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #26

You're welcome.. Cha Aug 2013 #27

I never watch Leno, but I made an exception for POTUS! MADem Aug 2013 #29

Thanks watching it now. grantcart Aug 2013 #32

Any video of entire program instead of clips? Triana Aug 2013 #31

here it is grantcart Aug 2013 #33

Thank you! n/t Triana Aug 2013 #34